AEVEX (NYSE:AVEX) Research Coverage Started at Oppenheimer

Oppenheimer started coverage on shares of AEVEX (NYSE:AVEX) in a research note published on Thursday, Marketbeat reports. The brokerage issued an outperform rating and a $21.00 target price on the stock.

Several other equities research analysts also recently commented on AVEX. Royal Bank Of Canada lowered their price objective on shares of AEVEX from $31.00 to $26.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, October 12th. Jefferies Financial Group began coverage on AEVEX in a research report on Wednesday, September 23rd. They issued a “buy” rating and a $26.00 target price on the stock. Piper Sandler began coverage on AEVEX in a research report on Wednesday, September 2nd. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $20.00 target price on the stock. Weiss Ratings initiated coverage on AEVEX in a research note on Friday, August 14th. They issued a “sell (d)” rating for the company. Finally, Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $45.00 price target on shares of AEVEX in a research report on Thursday, August 13th. Eleven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, AEVEX presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $28.73.

AEVEX Stock Down 0.6%

AVEX stock opened at $10.89 on Thursday. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $15.89. The firm has a market cap of $1.24 billion and a PE ratio of 34.03. The company has a quick ratio of 5.50, a current ratio of 5.66 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.15. AEVEX has a 52 week low of $9.64 and a 52 week high of $42.34.

AEVEX (NYSE:AVEX) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, August 12th. The company reported $0.01 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.06 by ($0.05). The business had revenue of $201.79 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $155.15 million. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 99.5% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities research analysts expect that AEVEX will post 0.55 earnings per share for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On AEVEX

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of AVEX. Alyeska Investment Group L.P. purchased a new position in AEVEX during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $19,903,000. Concurrent Investment Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in AEVEX during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $2,381,000. State Street Corp acquired a new stake in AEVEX during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $6,885,000. Readystate Asset Management LP purchased a new stake in shares of AEVEX in the 2nd quarter valued at $1,044,000. Finally, HighTower Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of AEVEX in the 2nd quarter valued at $269,000.

AEVEX News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting AEVEX this week:

• Positive Sentiment: AEVEX disputes Navy order-halt report: The company said reports that the Navy stopped ordering its Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft (GARC) systems contain “factual inaccuracies.” AEVEX stated that GARC operations continue and that the contract has been extended through 2027, easing fears of an immediate loss of key business. AEVEX Soars 13% as It Disputes Navy Drone Boat Report’s Factual Inaccuracies
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts see potential upside: Oppenheimer initiated coverage with an “outperform” rating and a $21 price target. RBC also maintained an “outperform” rating and described the selloff as a potential buying opportunity, despite lowering its target to $22 from $26. RBC Cuts Price Target on Aevex to $22 From $26, Keeps Outperform Rating
• Neutral Sentiment: Upcoming earnings event: AEVEX will release third-quarter 2026 results after the market closes on November 11, followed by a conference call. Investors are likely to focus on GARC revenue, order visibility and management’s outlook. AEVEX Announces Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Results
• Negative Sentiment: Target cuts highlight uncertainty: Piper Sandler lowered its target from $20 to $13 and assigned a “neutral” rating, while RBC’s target reduction indicates analysts are moderating expectations as they debate revenue visibility. Aevex Stock Sees Fair Value Cut as Analysts Debate Revenue Visibility

AEVEX Company Profile

AEVEX Aerospace, Inc is a defense technology company that develops and delivers advanced systems and mission solutions for national security customers. Its work focuses on intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), special operations, unmanned systems, electronic warfare, and other complex aerospace and defense missions.

The company provides missionized aircraft and unmanned aerial systems, payloads, sensors, communications equipment, data and intelligence capabilities, and related engineering and integration services.